“EU General and Foreign Affairs Councils on June adopted on Tuesday in Luxembourg conclusions on Enlargement and Stabilisation and Association Process for the Western Balkan countries. This document will be reviewed after two days by the EU chief during a meeting of the Council of the European Union. […]
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Kosovo, Albania Raise Funds for Fines for Swiss Players for Eagle Gesture
“The target of 25,000 dollars is officially reached. The means to pay Granit Xhakja, Xherdan Shaqiri and Stephan Lichsteiner, for the eagle celebration in the match against Serbia has been collected. The initiator, Rilind Reka, reacted with a post on social networks. ‘Dear friends and donors! Thank you for […]
How Did Turks in the Balkans Vote in the Turkish Presidential Election?
“Still unofficial results published by the Anadolian news agency say Recep Tayyip Erdogan won 52.6 percent of the vote in the presidential race, while his AKP party for justice and development won 42.5 percent of the vote in the parliamentary elections. The AK Party, in a coalition with […]
US Ambassador to Kosovo Urges Elections for Constitutional Court Judges
“US Ambassador to Pristina, Greg Delawie, has criticised Kosovo institutions, for as he said, delays in election of the three Constitutional Court judges. In a statement posted in his Twitter account, Delawie said that “politics have no place in the Constitution.” ‘Politics have no place in the constitution. […]
Kosovo WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Thaci Discusses Difficult Talks in Brussels; Liberia Reaffirms Ties With Kosovo, Gets Support from Congressman Eliot Engel; ContourGlobal Launches Tender for $1.2 Billion Power Plant; US Ambassador Visits Soldiers at Camp Bondsteel
“President Hashim Thaci has admitted that today’s talks with the Serbian side in Brussels were difficult, but said that reaching a final agreement for full normalization of Kosovo-Serbia relations is in the interest of both parties, otherwise they risk being isolated, as the EU will not accept Kosovo […]
Serbia WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Vucic, Thaci Meet in Brussels; RFE/RL: FIFA To Probe Kosovo-Tied Players For Albanian Flag Gesture vs. Serbia ; Serbian PM Hopes to Increase Cooperation With Bulgaria
“In the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina in Brussels, which was continued at a high level yesterday, it was agreed that all problems be settled in peace, respecting each other, and guaranteeing the safety of citizens. This was said by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic after the trilateral meeting with […]
Kosovo, Serbia Debate Supposed Liberian Revocation of Recognition of Independence of Kosovo
“Liberia has withdrawn its recognition of the unilaterally declared independence of Kosovo – is the headline from Belgrade. At a press conference, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, Gbehzohngar Milton Findley, handed over, to the head of Serbian diplomacy, Ivica Dačić, a note on the withdrawal of […]
Serb Association of Municipalities Along UN Seat for Kosovo?
“The Community of Serb Municipalities (CSM) will be formed along with Kosovo’s membership in the UN, Kosovo deputy Prime Minister Enver Hoxhaj said on Wednesday. ‘As for the UN and CSM, my view now and in 2015 was to merge it all into one big agreement which will […]
Kosovo Opposition Leader Meets With US Ambassador
“The leader of the (Opposition Party) Vetevendosje Movement, Albin Kurti, met today with US Ambassador to Kosovo, Greg Delawie. In a statement, Kurti has announced that they have discussed the functioning of Kosovo in accordance with the principles of parliamentary democracy. ‘Today I was delighted to meet with […]
Serbian Prime Minister Responds to Criticism Over Kosovo Statements
“Prime Minister Ana Brnabic responded to fierce criticism of her statement that Kosovo once was Serbia, saying that Serbia has to step out of its comfort zone and find a long-term solution because that is in the interest of both the country and the population. ‘‘Kosovo was Serbia. […]